To what extent should we be concerned about the continuing rise in oil prices? I see Saudi and Russia have agreed to maintain production cuts until the year of the end. Oil at $90 a barrel doesn'… (View Post)

I'm not going to argue propaganda and misinformation aren't formidable weapons when used by experts. The Ukrainians don't need such devices - they are fighting on their own soil, defen… (View Post)

Afternoon all :) Good to be home early to "enjoy" this heat which we are all supposed to be doing (apparently). There is a group or demographic (well represented on PB I think) for whom 199… (View Post)

The Red Wall polling is much better for the Conservatives this evening with the swing from Conservative to Labour down to 12.5%. I'm very much of the view, unlike 1997, there are islands of Cons… (View Post)

One of the best bits of Ludlow is the racecourse on the outskirts of town. You're a few weeks early for the first meeting but it's still a lovely country track - flat with good viewing. The… (View Post)